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I work with high potential startups by using a mix of experience in business and the rigor of strategy theory, applying disruptive ideas that stem from the creative genius residing in key employees and entrepreneurs alike, helping them identify and achieve key milestones for sustainable accelerated growth.

I have a varied background. I was a technology editor at BusinessWeek.com (PR). I have run product marketing and marketing at cloud computing and greentech companies (product marketing, content marketing, community building, leadgen, BD). I have also run product strategy in cloud computing for a massive telco. And I have built several small startups in media, B2B information and consulting / services. In short - I am an eclectic growth hacker who loves to help people.

Serial entrepreneur with numerous successful exists. Consultant, mentor, advisor and fundraiser to startup and early stage companies and later as well. Has a network of angel investors, clubs as well as early stage vc's along with strategic partners.

I have 15 years of strategy & operations experience. I have been running an adtech startup for last 2 years. Raised $mn seed funding last year and have accumulated $mn in revenue since then. I would love to help people in setting up their business operations, figuring out GTM or just vetting the ideas they have in their minds. I am an avid online shopper and have an eye to appreciate human interface/design.

I am the product guy in a tech start-up based in Singapore. We are building a platform that will connect people with information that really matters to them. I work with a bunch of crazy people who believe that our little contributions each can change the world together.

After learning marketing in large multinationals (HSBC, Virgin Atlantic, Starbucks) I moved into Tech Startups 7 years ago. I'm experienced in all aspects of marketing planning and execution, with specialities across all digital channels (PPC, SEO, Display, Online PR, Email, Affiliates, Social). I have a common sense approach and see things with the consumer's eyes.

Hacker & serial entrepreneur, innovative ideas generator, passionate about startup & entrepreneurship movement. My goal is to become somewhat like Bill Gross/Idea Lab or Brad Feld/Foundry. In spear time love fishing and want to learn to fly small plane & a chopper. Always looking to mentor someone & listen to good advice as well.
I do not accept BS in any shape or form. Do not like people who says something cant be done. I hire fast and fire fast as well. Brutally honest.

I offer three professional consulting services: business development, marketing and research and development, along with a business financial escort to create the best idea to present to investors. These services are used to build, develop and support the company from scratch.

Silicon Valley entrepreneur and executive passionate about connecting people with products and services they love in the marketplace, on-demand, e-commerce, search and advertising spaces.
I am currently the CEO and founder of a MENSWR, a 3 years old, mobile and web men's fashion discovery and shopping marketplace, that aggregates hundreds of brands and stylists, and reaches hundreds of thousands of consumers.
I have a passion for bringing ideas to execution and being at the inception of a business, from understanding the customer and the market, to designing a strategy, developing, launching and iterating products, monetizing and surrounding myself with the people who will bring scale to the business. I am highly comfortable with technology, software engineering, data driven and highly analytical environments, passionate about designing and bringing to life solutions in product, data, UX, UI, with a knack for design. I have a degree in engineering from the top French engineering institute.
MENSWR was bootstrapped with a team of 4 then grew with a small seed round to the point of reaching hundreds of thousands consumers. We launched and monetized a fully integrated personalized discovery and e-commerce marketplace, a progressive web app, a conversational agent and an on demand stylists platform.
Extensive accomplishments as a manager, startup ceo and individual contributor in:
• Product management
• Company founding (MENSWR, 5 ppl) or co-founding (Uzik, 100 ppl)
• Team leadership
• Marketplace development and management
• Growth plans
• Partnerships and business development
• Strategy and operations
• Program and project management
• English / French / Francais / Spanish / Espanol spoken

Rajah received his M.B.A. and J.D. degrees, from the University of Western Ontario Richard Ivey School of Business and the Faculty of Law respectively, during which time he was Co-President of Entrepreneurs@Ivey, a student-run entrepreneurship group and, as well, assisted Professor Richard McLaren with the launch of the Western Business Law Clinic. Rajah also received an Honours Philosophy degree from the University of Waterloo, where he also took a significant course load in Mathematics and Computer Science. Rajah worked for more than a decade in the information technology industry, including three years in software development and seven years as an Information Systems and Technology manager at both a major telecommunications company and at a financial services company. Rajah also received his legal training in the corporate law group at Stikeman Elliott LLP in Toronto, as well as internationally for the Technology Media and Telecom group in the Dubai office of Clyde & Co. Rajah is a Technology and Small Business Lawyer and is counsel for the Venture Law Practice Group at Cobalt Business Counsel, a corporate and securities law practice based in Toronto. Recently, Rajah has been interviewed for a Financial Post podcast and by the Globe and Mail for his work at Multiplicity, and has joined the Loan Review Committee Member for the CYBF Spin Master Innovation Fund and was asked to judge the Ivey IBK Business Plan Competition. Rajah is also on the board of directors of Sky’s the Limit charity that provides laptops to youths in need and is Canadian Responsible Leaders Chapter Head for the BMW Foundation. Rajah continues to be an active member in the start-up technology industry nationally and internationally.

Worked at Google in Silicon Valley for 3.5 years in online marketing strategy for massive global retail companies (like eBay), but have experience working with businesses across all sizes. Left in February to be an entrepreneur.

Currently focused on New Business Ventures at Verizon Wireless; formerly Digital Strategy & Innovation at American Express.
Digital Innovation Strategist with over 10 years of experience in innovation, strategy, digital marketing, and emerging technologies focusing primarily in consumer products and web / mobile products. Experience on both the client side and the consulting / agency side.

Financier, Strategist, New opportunities
My expertise is about getting things done in the most strategic efficent way. Most things revolve around the capital to put your business in a place to succeed. Without the necessary capital it is nothing more than a slog through quick sand.
In many areas of business the people you do business with are the people who can invest in you. Most time these areas are completely overlooked. Not only can you sell them things but have them give you money. The question is your business investable and what are you missing. The reason that people hire me is they are focused on the one area that defines their expertise. They don't see or understand the other parts. That is where I come in.
Stategic view points .... what is the businesses opportunities to create relationships through the services or products it has?
Biz dev .....how do we go from the idea to makeing a profit
Marketing ... how do I gain customers
Infrastructure ... how do I handle those customers when I obtain them.
Advisory .... how do I obtain the right professionals that I need so I can continue to focus on the areas of the business that make the business run.
Building the business ... Speed to market with the right people. How to do it in 60 seconds. No it can't be done but that is a better goal than trying to do it in 30 years.
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Until recently led tech investing deals at Fidelity Investment's venture capital funds; board member at several startups in the US and India; as an M&A enabler drove the largest tech transaction of 2006 when RSA was acquired by EMC, co-founded Netmorf (enterprise mobility) and Omniglobe Networks (broadband for remote geos).

In the past 10 years as a public accountant I've watched my fair share of clients succeed and fail. From their successes and their failures I have created a system that I use on all my current consulting clients. My system is based off on of the most important skills you will ever need as a business owner and that is to PLAN FOR PROFITS. While everyone else is telling you to sell more and I work with my clients to dream more and grow smart.

Director, Client Development at MACH Energy, a decade of first hand experience in going from start up to mature company
CEO, Trifecta Systematics (Founder), working on startup projects as well as advising and consulting

Helping companies grow - fast and internationally.
Technology Business Developer that Get Things Done, with 20 years of experience from the Global Information Technology sector from Strategy to Execution, and from startup to exit.
CoFounder and Angel.
Talk to me about how to get your company to the next level, enter new markets and finding the right partners or investors.

Experienced and successful Business Executive, Entrepreneur, Business Lawyer and Capital Raiser. Board Member for two technology companies and a Business School Center for Entrepreneurship Experienced across multiple industries and all manner of disciplines including, strategy, business and corporate development, business law, capital advisory, human resources, general management, etc.

Bill is truly an "Organizational Alchemist" impacting the growth and success of hundreds of organizations from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. He is a master at working with and empowering Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to strategically integrate their traditional strengths or vision, with innovative ideas and proven solutions that transforms their business into pure gold....

Currenty CTO/COO at PeopleMatter. Raised 4 rounds of capital for a total of $57 million and drove day-to-day operations with triple digit revenue growth year over year. I can help others debug growth and scales issues at their start-ups.

Been fortunate to be part of multiple startup teams. Consistent record of helping startups take ideas to market, develop sales and marketing plans, implement for actual results in the market. Diverse background in enterprise software, SaaS, hardware, healthcare systems, medical devices, communications and other technology solutions for B2B and government markets.

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More than 10 years experience in Business Consulting advising top management teams across several industries (Telecom & Media, Energy, Banking) either in multinational and Mid-size companies, with international exposure in the UK, and Germany.
Key skills: Strategy and Management consulting, Market growth strategies, Value proposition definition, Commercial strategies and Sales effectiveness, Operational turnarrounds

Industry analyst for over 20 years focused on all aspects (people, process, place, and technology) of social/collaboration markets and technologies. Have run my own startup (Collaboratory) in 2000, worked for other startups (Natural Language...eventually acquired by Microsoft). Worked as product line manager at Oracle and grew business to $20M in a year. Was first Mgr. competitive Analysis at Oracle, before that I helped start UnixWorld Magazine.

I am an Inbound Marketing consultant specializing in Public Relations and Search Engine Optimization. I work with a variety of clients, including several start ups in the technology, fitness, and health fields.